Explain Immunities of international organizations

The immunities of international organizations are almost always specified in a treaty between the organizations and the host state in which the organization has its headquarters- the headquarters agreement. The headquarters and the offices of the international organizations in another country are immune from the municipal laws of the host State. The treaties entered into by two or more than two states would have legally binding effect on the states that have ratified it. Later, an enforcement mechanism would be adopted by the States and to achieve its purpose international organizations would be established in various states by entering into an agreement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the host state to ensure the protection of these organizations in order to maintain and abide by the rules stated in the treaty. For example, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) offices based in Pakistan are entitled to receive full security by the Pakistani government. Furthermore, not only the organizations would be provided security but the staff and its employees would also benefit from such agreements.